Spring is here in CT & so is Christmas!

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So I got the Headers on today thanks to the 180 tip that Steve gave me. I fitted the center ones first and if it was tight I 180 the flange and it would slip right into the exhaust port. I then fitted both of the end ones. I tightened them up just enough to hold them in place.
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Im gonna try and fit the collector on tomorrow. Meanwhile, i had to try and figure out how the center stand stop plate attached. It was not easy since they didnt include instructions. Again, Steve helped me noodle it out. He reminded me that Mr T sent some directions so I went back to my email from him and after a few times trying different positions and with the help and input of my wife, i finally figured out how it mounts. There is a rubberstopper that is attached to the center stand that you need to pull off and attach it to the plate.
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Then I realized, from Mr T's instructions that it attaches to the left side (shifter side) of the bike. It goes on the inside of the frame. I will post a pic of the finished tomorrow. Had to shoot over to the hardware store to pick up a #6 SS socket head, lockwasher and nut.
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So I took a break from the exhaust and installed the sprocket protector. Although the directions were in Japanese the pictures were spot on. Here is the finished job with the chain guard removed.
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And a closeup
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I decided around 11:30am to take a break from the project and since it was about 52 degrees out I figured I would fire up my wifes new CB300F and break it in for her. I rode it for 52 miles. This bike was so light and so easy to handle. It will be the perfect starter bike for any beginner. I whipped it pretty good upshifting and down shifting frequently. No issues whatsoever. Drove by the beach and they had a Go Kart Racing Track setup. Looked fun!
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